"The plot of an Alafair Burke thriller doesn't just rip from the headlines. She's one step ahead of them. 212 scares you and keeps you turning the pages into the wee hours." — Harlan Coben Read More> Follow Alafair on:

Blog Sirens of Suspense Interview Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Two weeks until pub date, it's that time of year when I'll be doing publicity, both online and in more traditional media.  Today I'm interviewed over at Sirens of Suspense.  You can read the interview here. Posted by Alafair Burke comments Permalink Pre-Offer Promotion: Mystery Gift With All Pre-Orders of 212 Friday, March 5, 2010 Clue: It's Smaller Than a Bread-Box  Pre-Order for Mystery Gifts To thank my web friends for their early support, I will send you a mystery gift for every hardback copy of 212 that you purchase prior to midnight on March 22.  You can find many of your favorite booksellers here to order, or contact stores on the tour for personalized or signed copies.  Just e-mail a copy of your receipt to offer@alafairburke.com  What is the gift, you ask?  Like all good mysteries, this one comes with clues.  It's small but special, I designed it myself, and I'm pretty sure you'll like it.  It's also my way to say thank you for once again supporting me and for telling your friends about my books.  I know that without you guys, I'd be toast in this cold, dark world. Learn more about 212, read an excerpt and early reviews, and watch the video trailer here.  Posted by Alafair Burke comments Permalink Muskego! Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Last weekend, the good folks at the Muskego public library invited me to serve as Guest of Honor at the Felonious February festival. Fabulous book blogger Jen Forbus did the honors of interviewing. Because I need to justify that tax deduction of our mini-recorder, video of the 48-minute chat is on You Tube if you have a whole lot of time to kill. Here are the links to Parts one, two, three, four, and five. Posted by Alafair Burke comments Permalink First Reviews of 212! So far, so good... Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Even when I'm finished writing a book, it doesn't immediately feel "real." The story has a beginning, middle, and that all-important end, but I've lived with the ideas and characters so long in my head that those pages still feel like they belong only to me. Even as the edits are made, the title is finalized, and blurbs are landed, the book is like a house still under construction - exciting, full of potential, but still a figment of the imagination. But then something wonderful happens. Other people -- human beings who aren't related to me or work for my publisher -- read it, and the book finally becomes real by creating a story in the minds of readers. And those first readers, for better or worse, are called reviewers. I'm pleased to say that the early reviews of 212 have been fantastic: “The latest installment of ... Burke's Ellie Hatcher series is a fast-paced thriller featuring an appealingly current angle, dynamic characters, and a spiderweb of possibilities she manages to leave tied up neatly. Strongly recommended.” - Library Journal “Burke skillfully portrays her protagonist’s relationships—with victims’ families and persons of interest; with her partner; with her female boss, Liuetentant Robin Tucker; and, especially with ADA Max Donovan.... Up-to-the-minute, action-packed crime fiction.” - Booklist "212 is one heck of a thrill ride... An intense story that will keep you reading way past your bedtime. And when it's over, it will leave you begging for more." — Lori's Reading Corner. Many of you have been supporting me and my work for years by reading and even spreading the word to your friends and family. I'm so thankful for your continued interest in my books, but, piggie that I am, I have the nerve to ask you to help Team Alafair once again. If you will be purchasing 212 (and I hope you will), please pre-order from your preferred bookseller. Pre-orders are a sign of reader interest: The more pre-orders, the higher the "buzz." It's rough out there, folks. Your support means the world to me. You can pre-order 212 at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Borders, or your favorite indie. As always, if you order through one of the bookstores on the 212 tour, I look forward to inscribing and signing your books personally. Lean more about 212 here. Posted by Alafair Burke comments Permalink